Question 1

cause of recurring poison oak rash? i've been on prednisone 2x after the rash came back (same spot) months apart. it has come back again after 6 month

Accepted Answer

Perhaps this is not: poison oak. There are other causes of blistering rashes. See dermatologist and perhaps get biopsy or viral  culture of blisters.

Question 2

how do i heal poison oak?

Accepted Answer

Topical medicine : if it is not severe one can use over the counter hydrocortisone cream 1% as directed on the medicine. If it is severe you need to see a primary care physician or an allergist

Question 3

how can i treat poison oak?

Accepted Answer

Poison oak treatment: Generally the treatment of topical. Cleaning the scan and using antimicrobial soap such as die was important to prevent infection. I would start with an over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone ointment applied twice daily. If symptoms do not improve within 3 to 4 days are worse than I would seek medical help.

Question 4

i have poison oak, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis from poison ivy, oak or sumac usually requires steroids, either topical steroid cream or oral steroids if more severe or widespread. Often prescription strength medication is needed so call your doctor.

Question 5

does exercise exacerbate poison oak?

Accepted Answer

Sweat: Sweat and heat could lead to further exposure and exacerbation and inflammation symptoms.

Question 6

how long does poison oak take to last?

Accepted Answer

2-4 weeks: The longer you wait to treat effectively with corticosteroids, the longer it lasts.

Question 7

how can i relieve my poison oak symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Steroids: High-potency steroid creams are helpful in mild cases, but a more severe rash will require oral steroids (prednisone). Over the counter medications are simply not powerful enough to control the intense rash from poison oak; see your physician for help.

Question 8

how long does it take for poison oak to get better?

Accepted Answer

Duration: Poison oak symptoms can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks to resolve without treatment.

Question 9

can poison oak be spread from person to person by touching each other?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The rash is caused by an immune reaction to the oil from the plant on the skin.  If the oil is still present on the skin, it can be communicated from person to person.

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Question 10

can a person get poison oak from an animal? i got poison oak but i wasn't around any. could i have gotten it from my cat?

Accepted Answer

Yes!
The : Yes!
the rash that is so characteristic of poison oak is caused by a chemical called urushiol. If your cat came into contact with this chemical, then there is a chance that it dried on the cats skin and when you so lovingly petted your cat you likely  transferred the chemical from your cat to yourself! the bad news is that you got the rash, and the good news is your cat was the lucky one, since animals dont get the rash.

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Cause of recurring poison oak rash? i've been on prednisone 2x after the rash came back (same spot) months apart. it has come back again after 6 month

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How do i heal poison oak?

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How can i treat poison oak?

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I have poison oak, what to do?

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Does exercise exacerbate poison oak?

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How long does poison oak take to last?

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How can i relieve my poison oak symptoms?

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How long does it take for poison oak to get better?

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Can poison oak be spread from person to person by touching each other?

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Can a person get poison oak from an animal? i got poison oak but i wasn't around any. could i have gotten it from my cat?

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